Monday, March 14, 2011

The Time of Lent, the names of Sundays in Lent and their meanings

The Time of Lent is a penitential time, meaning a time for repentance, learning, fasting, practicing self-control, and growing in faith. While all these practices are encouraged throughout the year, the time of Lent encourages a heightened awareness of Jesus Christ's suffering and death on the Cross.

Lent began with Ash Wednesday on March 9, 2011. Our Savior Lutheran Church celebrates Ash Wednesday each year by offering, to those who wish it, the imposition of ashes upon their forehead, to remind us, "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return."(Genesis 3:19)

The time of Lent is 40 days which does not include Sundays. So you will see the Sundays during Lent titled "Sunday in Lent" along with a Latin title. The Latin titles are explained below...